The Tambacounda-Kédougou Water Resources Brigade published its daily hydrological bulletin on the state of the Gambia River and its tributaries on Monday, September 22, 2025. Overall, the readings indicate a downward trend in water levels, with the exception of the Gouloumbou station where a slight increase was noted.

Tributaries in decline

In several stations, water levels have fallen significantly compared to the previous day.

• Diaguiri : the level fell from 5.46 m on September 21 to 4.73 m this morning, a drop of 73 cm.

• Afia Pont (Thiokoye) : even more marked decline, with a drop of 1.21 m in 24 hours (5.63 m against 4.42 m).

• Diahra Pont : the level remains stable at 1.77 m.

• Goumbayel : no data available, as in the previous year on the same date.

• Niokolo Koba : stationary at 5.83 m, but significantly below the 8.59 m recorded during the same period in 2024.

• Sinthiou Malème : the water level no longer reaches the scale.

The Gambia River under surveillance

On the main course of the river, the trend is also marked by an almost general decline.

• Kédougou : 6.77 m compared to 6.90 m the day before, a decrease of 13 cm. The alert level there is set at 7 m, which keeps the situation under control.

• Mako : 5.30 m against 5.58 m, or 28 cm less. The alert level remains at 6 m.

• Simenti : data not available this morning, but the level was 10.29 m yesterday, down from the 11.44 m recorded in 2024. The alert level is 13 m.

• Gouloumbou : the only notable exception is that the level rose from 9.03 m to 9.22 m, an increase of 19 cm. However, the alert level remains at 12 m.

An alert and prevention tool

According to the DGPRE, this daily monitoring helps feed into an early warning system to prevent flood risks and strengthen the resilience of local populations to climate hazards. The bulletins are intended for administrative authorities, local authorities, technical services, NGOs, and residents of the affected areas.